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LABELlNG-MACHINE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 716,434, dated December 23, 1902.

Application filed $eptemlier 20,1901. Serial No. 75,791. (No model.)

; all whom, it may concern:

Be it known that I, DANIEL WQKNEISLY, a citizen of the United States, residing at Dayton, in the county of Montgomery and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Labeling-Machines, of which the following is a specification.

My invention is for animprovementin machines for labeling cans and similar devices. It is particularly adapted for labeling dilfen ent sizes and shapes of cans and for putting on varying sizes of labels, and the machine is so constructed that the cans are fed automatically into the machine and removed therefrom after being labeled.

Another object of my invention is to prov vide for automatically stopping the device for labeling the cans when the supply of cans has been exhausted and also for automatically stopping the device for feeding the cans into the machine when the supply of labels has been exhausted.

An additional object ofrny invention is to construct a machine which will label cans regularly and evenly in an improved manner.

In the drawings hereto attached, Figures 1 and 2 are side elevation views of said machine. Fig. 3 is a detail view of the labelfeediug mechanism. Fig. 4 is a detail view of the canfeecling mechanism. Figs. 5 and 6 are detail views of the paste-distributing rollers. Fig. 7 is a detail view of the clutch mechanism for operating the label-holding table. Fig. 8 is a detail of the device for regulating the feed of the cans. Fig. 9 is a detail view of the device for deflecting the labels. Fig. 10 is a detail of the scraper. Fig. 11 is a detail view of one of the feed-rollers. Fig. 12 is a vertical sectional view of the roller mechanism. Fig. 13 is a sectional view of the pulley for moving the cans. Fig. 14 is a detail of the mechanism for regulating the feed of the cans. Figs. 15 and 16 are detail views of parts thereof. Fig. 17 is a detail view of the arm for supporting one of the rollers. Fig. 18 is a detail view of the device used for directing the label to the pressureroller. Fig. 19 is a detail view of devices for regulating the feed of the labels. Fig. 20 is a detail of the adjusting device for one of the rollers. Fig. 21 is a sectional view of the connecting parts between the label-feeding mechanism and the main operating-shaft. Fig. 22 is a detail of the part of the frame of the label-holding table showing the means for allowing for varying widths of labels. Fig. 23 is a plan view of the machine. Fig. 24 is a detail of the paste-rollers and gearing. Fig. 25 is a detailof the needle supported by three links. Fig. 26 is a detail of the adjusting device i'or end of roller opposite end shown in Fig. 21. Fig. 27 is detail of part of label-feeding mechanism.

Like parts are represented by similar letters of reference in the several views.

In the said drawings the frame of my ma chine is marked A. The main shaft (1-, journaled in suitable hearings on said frame, is operated by power in any usual way, and on this shaft I have shown a large supportingroller a. having an opening or pocket 01. (dotted lines, Fig. l) for carrying the cans or other devices after same have been properly labeled to the point of delivery from the machine. In Fig. l I have shown a thin piece of sheet-iron extending from the two bars of the frame and immediately adjacent to the rim of the pulley for holding the can within the pocket a I have also shown in Fig. 13 the periphery of the wheel or pulley a covered with fabric for the purpose of pressing the labels on the cans with a yielding action. The cans are delivered to the pulley at the point marked y. The arm a with a projecting claw is journaled on the shaft (H, which shaft is supported by the frame of the machine. The sleeve (1 is also rigidly secured on said shaft and is preferably integrally formed with the link-shaped part a (Shown in Fig. 15.) A corresponding link-shaped part (shown in Fig. 16) is placed upon the sleeve, and a set-screw a passes through the slotted openings in said link-shaped parts and through an openingin the projectinglug of the arm a, and thereby binds securely the arm a to the sleeve and shaft, so that when the shaft 0. is moved the arm a will likewise be moved. The other arm a. has also a lug at the upper end thereof, and said arm a is loosely journaled on the shaft a". One end of the spring a is fastened to the lug of said arm a and the other end of said sprint is fastened to one of the lugs a of the link a), the other lug a acting as a stop for the arm a In the normal position when the claw of arm a rests above the second can the spring will hold the projecting part of arm a yield- In the moment of releasing the first can the claw of arm 0. drops down and presses upon top of the second can. The further movement of shaft 0, and arm a upward will force the lug a away from pro jection of arm a, and the second can will be positively held by claw of arm without danger of crushing can or article to be labeled. The further upward movement of the arm a is against the tension of the spring at, and said arm continues to rise until the can is released from the claw of said arm. The result of this construction is that the can to be fed into the maohineis not released from the claw of said arm a until the next succeeding can is held from advancing by the claw of the arm a.

In machinery of this kind it is desirable to provide fordiiferent-sized cans, and the regulating device I have described can be easily adjusted by loosening the thumb-screwet and by moving the link a thereby changing the position of both of the arms a and a, so as to make the distance between the claws of the arms greater or less, as may be desired,

the tension of the spring remaining constant.

The claw of arm a is corrugated to allow for different sizes of cans. The adjustment is made by raising or lowering arm a until to the proper position, as shown by indicator or by actual use. The other arm a is then adjusted to its position, and this is done by the sliding and rolling movement of the link, the tension of the spring remaining constant. The thumb-screw is then tightened.

After the can to be labeled is fed into the machine it is supported by the wheel or pulley at and is held between the rollers b and c, the label being first pressed against the can by the roller b, as will be more fully explained. For the purpose of distinguishing the rollers I have termed the roller b the pressure-roller and the roller 0 the holding-roller.

The roller b is supported upon the arm 19 which fits over the shaft of the pasting-wheel d. The roller 5 is loosely journaled at the end of said arm and the labels initially pressed and pasted on the can a by means of said roller.

The arm b (shown in Fig. 17) is supported on the shaft of the pasting-wheel d in such a manner that the arm I) may be moved upwardly or downwardly to allow for varying sizes of the cans. The scraper b is for the purpose of preventing the accumulation of paste. The thumb-screw b is used to hold the arm 5 securely to the slotted arm 5 when the proper adjustment has been made. The labels are fed to the pressure-roller b after passing partly around the pasting-wheel (1,

as shown in Fig. 12, and the part marked b is for the purpose of directing the label upwardly to the pasting-wheel. The parts b 19* are for smoothing the ends of the labels after directed on the paste-wheel, and the part b is for deflecting the label from the paste-wheel to the pressure-roller. The roller 7) is journaled in the frame and contacts with the pasting-wheel d, and the roller hhas openings on its periphery, as shown in Fig. 12, for conveying the paste from the paste-receptacle to the roller 1), which in turn conveys the paste to the wheel (1. The shaft 0 of the roller 1) is connected to the shaft 0 of the roller h by means of the link 0 and the ends of said shaft fit within the slotted opening of the arm 0 which extends upwardly from the side of the paste-box. The paste-box c is held by a pivoted arm and is adjustably held by the thumb-screw. (Shown in Fig l.)

The roller Z) has the pinion c on the shaft 0 of said roller, of smaller diameter than the rolleritself, gearing with a pinion c of larger diameter than the roller h, and by means of the link connection shown in Fig. 5 the relative positions of the rollers 12 and h are always kept the same; but the surface speed of the roller bis greater than that of the roller h, causing a slipping motion of the roller b upon the roller 71, which results in an improved method of transferring the paste from the receptacle to the wheel d. c A pinion on said shaft 0 gears with a pinion on the shaft of the paste-wheel d, and the ratio between the gear-teeth is such that there is a difference between the surface speed of the roller of the paste-wheel and the roller b, thereby causing aslipping motion between the paste-wheel and the roller.

The feed-rollers for the labels (marked e and c") are loosely journaled in the frame oi, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, and said roller 0 is formed with grooves, as shown in Fig. 11, within which are fitted bands of rubber such that there are alternate bands of rubber and bands of steel. The construction of this feedroller 0 is such that it is more easily revolved by contact with the roller 0 and is adapted to feed the paper between the rolls in an improved manner.

The pinion 0 on the shaft a gears with the pinion 0 on the shaft of the paste-wheel, and said pinion is geared to a spur-wheel 0 on the shaft of the feed-roller 0 so that motion is thereby transmitted directly from the main operating-shaft a to the feed-roller 0 The arm 6 for feeding the labels is pivoted to the rocking arm 6, and said rocking arm is rigidly fastened to the shaft e. The slotted link e is also rigidly fastened to the shaft e, as shown in Fig. 1. The connecting-rod e is attached within the slot of the rocking arm 6, and the other end of said connectingrod 6 is fastened to the end of the rocking lever e, which is in turn pivoted on the upper end of the crank e having the roller 6 adapted to fit within the groove 6 of the cam on the outside of the frame, as shown in Fig. 1. The upper end of the rocking lever 6 extends within the slotted opening in the arm 6 of the pivoted catch a as shown in Fig. 19. A small offset in the inner end of said slotted opening permits the end of the rocking lever e to rest within the same and forms a fulcrum for said lever so long as the catch 6 is held in its normal position by the contact of the catch with said can. The can a holds the catch c in the position shown in Fig. 19, such that the end of the rocking lever 6 is fulcrumed in the offset of arm 6 and when the supply of cans is exhausted the end of said lever e, pressing against the shoulder of the offset, throws the catch into the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 19, then sliding past said offset, and the lever e is no longer fulcrumed in the offset, but is fulcrumed in the end of the connectingrod 6 allowing the end of said lever c to move freely within said slot. The catch a as shown in Fig. 19 in full lines, contacts with the can a This is due to the end lever 6 being fulcrumed at the forward shoulder of the offset in the slot. In order to insure the catch releasing the can and not interfering with the feeding of the can to the machine, I have shown the offset in the slot of said arm 6 formed in such manner as to permit some movement of the end of the lever 6 within said offset, and when the end of the lever e is fulcrumed at the rear shoulder of said olfset the catch 6 will be thrown away from contact with the can a and the frame or part thereof will form a stop for said catch in this movement thereof.

Referring to the label-feeding mechanism, I have shown the feeding-arm 6 with the bar f having a rubber covering or covering of similar substance, which bar is used for pressing the labels toward the feed-rollers c and c. The arm 6 has the roller f which when the supply of labels is exhausted contacts with the bar f attached to the frame of the machine.

WVhen there are labels to be fed, the roller f rests above said barij and between the barsf and pivoted bar f. The construction of my machine is such that the speed of movement of the feeding-arm e is varied, and in Fig. 3 I have shown the feeding-arm advanced in its forward movement. The mechanism is such that the feed-arm remains stationary at two different periods of time-to wit, at the end of the forward movement and at the end of its backward movement. At the end of the forward motion the roller f raises the inner end of bar f and rests upon the inner end of the bar f During the backward movement the barf is kept above the labels by the roller rolling on the bar f until the roller passes the pivotal point of the bar f*. The barf then begins to drop down an incline, and when the feed-arm reaches almost the limit of its backward movement it rolls on end of bar f releasing end of bar f which swings back to normal position. The leverf has the foot f, which normally rests upon the labels at the ends thereof and holds same down in their proper positions. The governingarm fis also pivoted to the frame of the machine and has the roller f which rests lightly upon the labels. The link f has the needle f arranged in such manner, as shown in Fig. '3, that the needle is directed in a slanting direction with the point resting against the ends of the labels, and position of needle is adjustable for different lengths of labels. I have shown the needle supported by a doublelink arm; but it is obvious that three links can also be used. as in Fig. 25. The first forward movement of the bar'f is a slow movement until it buckles the top label, as shown in Fig. The movement then becomes faster, and the barf moves at the same rate of speed as does the feed-roller c and after the foot f is raised the feed-arm 6 gives the label a quick movement toward the feedrolls. The rollers f are shown on the rod which is adapted to rest upon the guide-plate f when the supply of labels is exhausted. The crank-leverf has a roller f which rests upon the arm f, extending from and connected with the rocking arm a. The raised portion of the arm f (shown in Fig. 1) is adapted to contact with the roller, and there by raise the foot f, which extends from the end of the lever f for the purpose of allowing the label to be moved quickly forward by the feed-arm e, as heretofore explained.

The arm f of the governing-armf is shown extending downward, and the foot of the arm f is preferably formed with notches, which regulates the stroke of the table mechanism, hereinafter to be described. When sufficient labels are placed on the table so that the top label is in alinement with the line of contact of the feed-rolls c and c and therefore in a position to be fed properly between the said rollers, the foot of the arrnf rests above the leverf, and the bottom of the said lever being formed with a slanting end the parts are adjusted so that the arm f is locked against any movement. The notched foot of the arm f is arranged so that as said arm f moves 'backwardly there is allowed an increasing movement of the arm f. This arm f is pivoted to the frame A of the machine, and the stirrupf connects the said arm to a clutch memberf as shown in Fig. 7. The barf" supports the table f, extending downwardly through the clutch member f and f, and the springf connects the frame A with the end of the arm f. A crank f (shown in Fig. 1) is pivoted to the frame, and the pin at the upper end fits within a slotted opening in the lower end of the link e The clutch mechanism is such that when the lever f is moved upwardly and downwardly the tablef is gradually raised by a stepby-step movement, and the length of the stroke or movement of the table and barf is regulated by the relative position of the downwardly-extending arm f, and I can set the parts in proper alinement by moving the arm f. In this construction of my mechanism I have shown a feeding device which is automatic and one that adjusts itself quickly and readily to the varying conditions of the label-supply and the varying thickness of labels.

The operation of the mechanism thus far described consists in theshaft a, revolving the pulley or wheel a and the cam in the direction shown by the arrows in Fig. 1. In this Fig. 1 the parts are shown in the position when the can has just been labeled and is about to be dropped within the opening a for the purpose of delivering same out of the machine. WVhen the can that has been labeled is dropped within the opening M, the lower arm of the crank-lever a is moved by the cam shown in Fig. 2, so that the arm a is raised upwardly, and the can a is thereby released and allowed to enter the machine, the hinged bottom 0. being simultaneously dropped. Fig. 2 shows more clearly the operation referred to. The cam (L is so constructed and arranged that it will force the spring-pressed lower arm of the crank-lever a outwardly at the precise moment when the forward can a is to be delivered to the supporting-roller a, and the mechanism shown in Fig. 2 is such that the cam at will both revolve the shaft (L20 and cause the release of the forward can from the claw of the arm a at one and the same time. When the shaft a is rotated, the hinged bottom a will be dropped sufficiently to cause the forward can to roll from the can-feed onto the supportingroller. The movement of the roller e within cam-groove 2 will, by means of the connecting-rod 6 move the rocking arm 6 forwardly and backwar dly, so as to feed the labels up to the rollers c and c", which in turn deliver the labels around the pasting-wheel cl by the assistance of the deflecting devices, heretofore mentioned. The labels are fed through the rollers a and 0 passing around the upper part of the pasting-wheel and under the roller band around said can, as shown in Fig. 12. The depression on said supporting-roller (shown in Fig. l as being located just back of the pocket a and lettered y) is formed in such manner that the can a is raised gradually untilbroughtin contact with the pressure-roller b, which insures a better application ofthelabels. Thefirstmovement of the projecting feeding-arm e, having the rod f bearing against the top labe1,is to buckle the top label into the position shown in Fig. 3, the extreme end of said label being held down by the foot f After the top label has assumed the position shownin Fig. 3 byafurther movement of the rocking arm 6 the footf is raised from the extreme end of the label. This is effected by the raised portion of the rod f contacting with the roller f as shown in Fig. 1. The end of the top label thereby quickly and easily moves to a point between the rollers c and c", the rod of the arm 6 having continued to move forward, tending thereby to push the label toward the rollers until the roller f is raised on the incline of the bar f past the bar f Upon the return movement of the connecting-rod e the rollerf rolls on the top barf and the rod f is kept from contacting with the labels during the return movement. It will be readily understood that the first movement of the label results in the needle f piercing the end of said label and raising it to the position shown inFig. 3, which assists materially in separating the labels for feeding to the feed-rollers.

In the operation of the clutch mechanism the spring f is put under tension by the end of the crank-lever f, which projects above the lever f into the position shown in Fig. 7. This is done by means of the connections to the crank rocking arm 6', as shown in Fig. l. WVhen the rocking arm e is pushed backward by the. connecting-rod 0 the link 6 forces the lower arm of said crank-lever f downwardly,and the clutch member-f moves the table upwardly, and when the upper end of the lever e is pulled forward the said end of the lever f is raised and the spring re turns the lever f and clutch member f to normal position. The clutch member f is formed to hold said bar f while the clutch member f slides on the bar f".

For the purpose of automatically stopping the feed of the cans when the supply of labels has been exhausted I have shown the rod g,

which is loosely journaled in the frame A and extends from a point below the label-feeding mechanism to a point below the can-feeding mechanism. This rod g is formed at the end below the can-feeding mechanism with a lip, which is fastened to the link g which in turn is fastened to the arm g When the rod 9 is rotated by the stop 9 contacting with the other end of said rod g, as will be done at the limit of the upward movement of the bar f at a time when the supply of labels has been exhausted, the rod g will move the arm 9 until the end of said arm projects up above the bottom of the feeding-frame for the cans, and will thereby arrest the feeding of the cans. The pin g will also act as a stop for the label-feeding mechanism by holding the clutch memberf against movement.

For the purpose of regulating the machine for the different sizes of cans and in order to insure the labels being pasted evenly and properly I have shown in Fig. eguides which are made adjustable for different sizes of cans. The guide-plates a are shown as extending over the pulley ct in such manner that they guide and hold the cans until same are delivered into the pocket a One of said guideplates is connected to the screw-threaded rod operated by the crank When different sizes of cans are fed into the machine, by opcrating the crank Q the guide-plates a may be adjusted to different sizes of cans. When plates in proper adjustment. For pasting on the cans narrow strips of labels I can by moving the guides direct the can in a position for labeling around the center of the can.

When the can to be labeled is released from the claw of the arm a by means of the cranklevers a a" and cam a ,journaled on the shaft a, the hinged bottom a is dropped to cause the can to be fed into the machine. (See Fig. 4.) The rod to is supported by one end of the crank-lever a When the upper end of said crank-lever is lowered by the cam contacting with the lower end of said lever a the hinged part of the bottom of the feedhopper is lowered. The movement of the feedarm is effected. by the peculiar form of the groove 6 as shown in Fig.1. This groove is formed in part in a true circle, and during the time the roller is within that part of the groove the arm 6 will remain at rest. It is when the roller is within the irregular part of the groove that the movement of the feedarm is effected. In Fig. 1 I have shown the groove formed in part in a true circle. The roller 6 is approaching, as shown therein, the irregular part of the groove at the point indicated by the letter After the roller passes the summit of this irregular portion it drops quickly to the true-circle portion. I have shown a depression in groove 6 above roller. (See Fig. 1.) The depression is such that the fulcrum of the upper end of the arm 6 will be changed from the forward shoulder of the offset in the slot (shown in Fig. 19) to the rear shoulder of said offset, and thereby insure the catch being withdrawn from contact with the can, so as to insure the feed of the can freely to the supporting-roller in the machine. When the point 00 (see Fig. 1) reaches the roller, the feed-arm will be on its return movement and the roller will be supported on the plate f.

In order to adjust the label-feeding mechanism for varying widths of labels, I have shown in Fig. 22 means for changing the guide-plate f for different sizes of labels. The arms f supporting the guide-plate a, are connected to sleeves which are loosely mounted on rods f extending through the frame of the machine. Between said sleeves a third sleeve is shown which is screw-threaded, and by rotating the screw f the guide f can be moved as may be desired.

For the purpose of adjusting the machine for labeling cans or other devices of irregular shape, as well as allowing for varying sizes of cans, I have shown in Fig. 20 means for changing the position of one end of the roller 0. Byoperating said screw 1) I can raise or lower the end of said roller, so as to label properly and evenly cans or other devices of larger diameter at one end than at the other.

For swinging the holding-roller backward or forward to allow for varying sizes of cans I have shown device in Fig. 26.

Having thus described my invention, I claim 1. In a labeling-machine, the combination of starting devices for engaging a label, devices for feeding the label to applying position, feeding devices for the article to be labeled, and means, controlled by said article, for preventing the feeding of labels when the supply of articles is exhausted, substantially as specified.

2. In a labeling-machine, the combination with a supporting device for the labels devices for feeding the top label, means for movingthe supporting device, and devices to antomatically limit and vary the extent of said movement, for the purpose of keeping the top label in alinement, substantially as specified.

3. In a labeling-machine, the combination with a table to support the labels, adapted to be moved up and down, devices for feeding the top label, and means to limit and vary the extent of the upward movement of said table, to allow for variations in the thickness of the labels, substantially as specified.

4-. In a labeling-machine, the combination of an operating-shaft with supporting-rollers for the articles to be labeled and adapted to be moved by said operating-shaft, a pastingwheel also operated by said shaft, devices for feeding the labels to said pasting-wheels, and supporting devices for said labels adapted to be moved up and down, and means, controlled by said label-feeding devices for automatically varying the movement of said supporting mechanism, for the purpose of keeping the top label in proper alinement, substantially as specified.

5. In a machine for pasting labels, the combination of operating devices with can-feeding mechanism, a pasting-Wheel, label-feeding devices, a table for supporting said labels, devices for raising and lowering said table, and governingdevices regulated by the height of the labels for controlling the movement of said table, for the purpose specified.

6. In a labeling-machine, the combination of operating devices with can-feeding devices, pasting devices, a movable table for supporting the labels,and lahel-feedingdevices adapted to rest on top of the labels but permitted to move up and down with said supportingtahle, and governing devices for said movable table, for the purpose of keeping the label to be fed in proper alinement with said pasting devices, substantially as specified.

7. In a labeling-machine, the combination of power-operating devices with camsupporting mechanism, pasting mechanism, cranklevers for feeding the labels to said pasting mechanism so long as a can is present in said machine, and devices controlled by the incoming can for automatically and positively. stopping said label-feeding mechanism when the supply of cans is exhausted, substantially as specified.

8. In a labeling-machine, the combination IIO of operating devices with can-feeding and pasting mechanism, label-feeding devices, and movable supporting devices for said labels, a governing-crank, one arm of which is adapted to rest on said labels, clutch mechanism controlled by the other end of said governing-lever, and means for operating said clutch mechanism within limits determined by said governing-arm for-the purposeof varying the movement of said supporting devices, for keeping the label to be fed in proper alinement, substantially as specified.

9. In a labeling-machine, the combination of can-feeding and pasting mechanism with label feeding devices, movable supporting devices and mechanism for governing same, a governing device having rollers, and means controlled by said governing device for varying the movement of said supporting devices, for the purpose of keeping said supporting devices in proper position for feeding the top labels supported thereon, substantially as specified.

10. In a labeling-machine, the combination of operating devices with can-feeding mechanism and pasting mechanism, label-feeding devices, a governing device having rollers, one arm thereof adapted to rest upon the pile of labels, spring-operated clutch mechanism, means for moving same against the tension of the spring, and mechanism controlled by said governing device for regulating the movement of said clutch mechanism, for the purpose of keeping the label to be fed in proper alinement, substantially as specified.

11. In a labeling-machine, the combination of can-feeding mechanism, pasting mechanism, and label-feeding devices, a movable table for supporting the labels, a governingcrank operated by the pile of labels on said table, clutch mechanism for operating said table controlled by said governingarm, and meansforvaryingthemovementofsaid clutch mechanism by the movement of said arm, for the purpose of keeping said label-feeding mechanism in proper alinement, substan-.

tially as specified.

12. In a labeling-machine, the combination of operating devices with can-feeding mechanism and pasting devices, a movable table for supporting the labels, a lever for feeding said labels, a second lever adapted to be moved by said operating devices for holding the ends of said labels until a label-feeding lever has reached a predetermined point, and means for raising saidholding-lever after said label-feeding lever has reached said point, for the purpose specified.

13. In a can-labeling machine, the combination of operating devices with label feeding and pasting devices, a feedway for the articles to be labeled, two or more spring-operated holding devices connected to said operating devices, one of said spring holding devices adjacent to said feedway and being adapted to be moved independent of the other spring holding device when said operating devices have reached a predetermined point, for the purpose specified.

14. In a can-labeling machine, the combination of operating devices, with label feeding and pasting devices, a feedway for the cans to be labeled, spring-pressed holding devices for said cans adjacent to said feedway and connected to said operating devices and having two or more projecting clutcharms, one of said clutch-arms being operated independent of the other clutch-arm whenever said operating devices have reached a predetermined point, substantially as specified.

15. In a can-labeling machine, the combination of operating devices with label-feeding devices and pasting devices, a feedway for the articles to be labeled, holding devices adjacent to said feedway and connected to said operating devices and having two or more projecting arms, said projecting arms being adapted to be operated in unison until said operating devices have reached a predetermined point, and one of said holding devices being further adapted to move independent of the other, for the purpose specified.

16. In a labeling-machine, a can-feeding device, label-feeding mechanism, pasting devices, a main operatingshaft for said devices, and two or more spring-pressed holding devices for said can,adjacent to said can-feeding device, means for connecting and moving said spring holding devices in-unison with said operating-shaft until said operating-shaft has reached a predetermined point, and means for moving one of said spring-pressed holding devices against the pressure of the spring and independent of the other holding device, substantially as specified.

17. In a labeling-machine, the combination of operating devices with label-feeding, labeling and pasting devices, a feedway for the articles to be labeled, can-holding devices adjacent to said feedway consisting of two or more projecting parts, connecting devices for yieldingly holding together said projecting parts, and means for operating said parts in unison until said operating device has reached a predetermined point, and mechanism for giving one of said projecting parts an additional movement independent of said other projecting parts, for the purpose specified.

18. In a labeling-machine, the combination of operating devices with feeding, labeling and pasting devices, a can-holding device consisting of two projecting parts, adjustable connecting-links for holding together said can-holding projecting parts, a spring adapted to be fastened at one end to one of said projecting parts and at the other end to one of the connecting-links, for the purpose of permitting a ready adjustment of said canholding devices, for the purpose specified.

19. In a labeling-machine, the combination of operating devices with feeding, labeling and pasting devices, a can-holding device consisting of two projecting parts, adjustable connecting-links for holding together said can-holding projecting parts, one ofsaid links having two lugs thereon, one of which is adapted to act as a stop for one of the projecting holding parts, a spring adapted to be fastened at one end to one of said projecting parts and at the other end to one of the conbooting-links, for the purpose of permitting a ready adjustment of said can-holding devices, for the purpose specified.

20. In a can-labeling machine, the combination of an operating-shaft with a roller on said shaft for supporting said cans while being labeled, a pocket in said roller for moving said cans from said machine, and a groove or recess behind said pocket for the purpose of insuring a gradual raising of said can, for the purpose specified.

21. In a can-labeling machine, the combination of an operating-shaft, pasting devices, label-feeding devices and pressure-rollers for applying said labels to the cans, a roller on said operating-shaft for supporting the cans while being labeled, a groove or recess on said roller for insuring a gradually-increasing pressure on said cans when the label is being first applied by said pressnre-rolls, substantially as specified.

22. In a can-labeling machine, the combination of can-feeding devices with an operating-shaft for operating said feeding devices, a roller on said shaft for supporting the cans while being labeled, two or more holding devices yieldingly held together, one of which is positively controlled by the operating device and is adapted to be given a movement independent of the other holding device.

23. In a can-labeling machine, the combination of a can-supporting device having a hinged bottom, holding devices for said cans, operating devices, and means operated by said operating devices for releasing a can and lowering the said hinged bottom simultaneously for the purpose of insuring the proper feeding of the cans to the machine, substantially as specified.

24. In a labeling-machine, the combination of feeding devices with an operating-shaft, pasting devices and label-feeding devices,and means controlled by said shaft for stopping the feeding of cans when the label-feeding mechanism stops, and devices for stopping the feeding of said labels when the can-feeding mechanism is stopped, substantially as specified.

25. In a can-labeling machine, the combination of an operating-shaft with automatic can-feeding devices, pasting devices, and label'feeding devices, a table for supporting said labels, means operated by said shaft for operating said table at a predetermined time, and devices connected to said table for stopping the can-feeding devices when said table reaches the limit of its movement, substantially as specified.

26. In a can-labeling machine, the combination of an operating-shaft with automatic can-feeding devices, pasting devices, labelfeeding devices, a table for supporting said labels, a shaft for supporting said table, clutch mechanism operated by said operating-shaft for moving said table-supporting shaft, and stop devices on said table-shaft for disconnecting the can-feed devices when said table reaches the limit of its movement, substantially as specified.

27. In a lal')eling-machine, the combination of an operating-shaft with can-feeding mechanism and label-feeding mechanism, and connecting devices between said label mechanism and can-feeding mechanism, and devices held by the incoming can for causing said mechanism to beheld connected, for the purpose specified.

28. In a labeling-machine, the combination of operating devices with can-holding and label-feeding devices, intermediate connecting devices, including a catch device controlled by the incoming can normally causing said operating and label-feeding devices to be held connected by said intermediate devices, and means for moving said catch for the purpose of disconnecting said parts when the supply of cans is exhausted.

29. In a labelingmachine, the combination of feeding mechanism for the article to be labeled, pasting devices, labeling devices, and means for operating said parts, a pivoted catch for regulating the feed of the labels controlled by the presence of the article to be labeled, means for causing a quick movement of said pivoted catch away from the article to be labeled, for the purpose of insuring the proper feeding of said article, substantially as specified.

30. In a labeling-machine, the combination of feeding devices for the article to be labeled with pasting and labeling devices, and operating devices for said parts, connecting devices between said labeling device and canfeeding devices, a pivoted catch, and means for fulcruming the connecting mechanism in said catch, and means for changing the fulcrum for the purpose of connecting and disconnectingthe label and can feeding devices, substantially as specified.

31. In a labeling-machine, the combination of feeding mechanism for the article to be labe1ed,pasting and label-feeding devices, and

means for operating said parts, a pivoted catch having a slotted opening in one arm thereof, an offset in said slotted opening, connecting devices normally fulcrumed in said offset, and means for changing the fulcrum, for the purpose specified.

32. In a labeling-machine, the combination of feeding mechanism for the article to be labeled, pasting and label-feeding devices, operating devices for said parts, a pivoted catch and connecting devices between said label and can feeding devices, an offset in said catch, and means for fulcruming the connecting devices against one part of said offset and for changing said fulcrum to another part of said offset, for the purpose of insuring the proper feeding of the articles to be labeled, substantially as specified.

33. In a labeling-machine, can-feeding devices, pasting devices, and label-feeding devices, means for operating said devices, and a stop device for automatically stopping the feed of the cans when the supply of labels is exhausted, and further adapted to stop the label-feeding mechanism, substantially as specified.

34:. In a labeling-machine, the combination of label-feeding devices with operating devices, supporting devices for the article to be labeled, holding devices yieldingly held together, a shaft on which said holding devices are pivoted, means for connecting said shaft to said operating devices, and means for moving one of said holding devices with said lastmentioned shaft, and further adapted to permit said holding device an additional movement independent of said other holding device, for the purpose specified.

35. In a labeling-machine, can-feeding devices, pasting devices, and label-feeding devices, means for operating all of said devices, auxiliary devices for automatically stopping the label-feeding mechanism when the supply of articles to be labeled is exhausted, and means for causing a quick movement of said auxiliary devices, for the purpose of insuring the feeding of said articles to be labeled until the supply is exhauste substantially as specified.

36. In a label-feeding machine, the combination of label-feeding mechanism with means for operating said mechanism, label-supporting devices, and governing devices for automatically varying the movement of said operating devices, for the purpose of feeding labels of varying thickness, substantially as specified.

37. In a labeling-machine, the combination of supporting devices for the article to be labeled, feeding devices for said articles, a supporting-roller for said articles, and means for receiving the articles from said supporting-roller after the same have been labeled, label-feeding mechanism, and means controlled by the article to be labeled for regulating the feed of the labels, a stop device for preventing the article that is being delivered to said supporting-roller from being delivered when the labels are substantially oxhausted, for the purpose specified.

38. In a labeling-machine, the combination of feeding mechanism for the articles to be labeled, label-feeding mechanism, a support for the labels, means for adjusting the position of said label-support to compensate for the labels fed, means for applying adhesive substance to said labels, and mechanism for actuating said label-feeding mechanism only when there is present an article to be labeled, substantially as specified.

39. In a labeling-machine, the combination of feeding mechanism for the article to be labeled, means for supporting the article while being delivered within the machine, means for carrying the articles-after same have been labeled, mechanism for feeding labels, and a support for said labels, means for varying the position of said label-support to compensate for labels of varying thickness, and means controlled by the article to be labeled for causing said feeding mechanism for the labels to remain inoperative until an article to be labeled is present in the machine.

40. In a labeling-machine, a chute for feeding cans, labeling devices, means for operating said labeling devices, a catch and connecting mechanism between said operating means and said labeling devices fulcrumed to said catch, and means for changing the fulcrum-point for the purpose of insuring the feeding of the articles to be labeled until the supply is exhausted, substantially as specified.

41. In a labeling-machine, a chute for feeding the articles to be labeled, pasting and label-feeding devices and means for operating said devices, a catch operated by the article to be labeled, and connecting mechanism between said operating devices and said label- DANIEL W. KNEISLY.

Witnesses:

EUGENE G. KENNEDY, ETTA S. WILSON. 

